‘It included Allen chugging beer after winning the home run derby (because, apparently, that’s what quarterbacks do these days at sports venues). It included 6-foot-6-inch, 329-pound defensive tackle Jordan Phillips lifting 5-foot-8-inch, 173-pound Isaiah McKenzie off first base and carrying him to the dugout after the offense’s attempt to insert him as a pinch runner for 314-pound guard Wyatt Teller. It included McDermott taking an impromptu at-bat that resulted in a ground out. He then walked over to the first base wall, where he obliged numerous fans’ autograph requests with the game in progress.’
Archives for June 3, 2019
Video: Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen the latest QB to get in on beer chugging competition
‘While he lacked Stafford’s speed, Allen finished the entire can in a timely manner. Well done, Josh. Well done.’
NFL Films producing ‘A Football Life’ documentary on Buffalo Bills legend Bruce Smith
‘Smith’s ability to get after the quarterback was one reason why the Bills had so much success in the late-80s and early-90s. In his 19 year career, Smith was named to 11 Pro Bowls. He was a first-team All-Pro eight times in his career and was named a second-team All-Pro twice. Smith was also a four-time AFC Defensive Player of the Year and was twice named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year.’
Bills take a break from football to swing for a good cause
‘According to Hyde, this event raised around $40,000 that will go right back into the community.’
Would you like some Bills greats with your spaghetti parm?
‘Steve Tasker, Jim Kelly, Darryl Talley, Bruce Smith and Thurman Thomas broke bread together at Chef’s. The gang was reunited ahead of the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic golf tournament.’
Defense tops offense in Hyde’s charity softball game
‘”You know, we’ve raised over 40,000 for this event — we’re able to give it back to the community of Buffalo,” Hyde said Sunday. “We have backpack drives, we have the Bills helping us put on the Thanksgiving event, Christmas event. We like to do a lot of stuff in Buffalo because that’s where we are at right now. All the money we raise for this is going back into the community.”‘
Bills players unite at Chef’s Restaurant
‘Jill Kelly, the wife of Jim Kelly, posted a photo on Instagram with the caption “just some good ole’ boys out for dinner!”‘
Bills chemistry on display at Micah Hyde’s Charity Softball Game
‘“That’s a big piece of us trying to come together this offseason and as I mentioned, build a team,” explained McDermott. “That chemistry is important both inside and outside of the building and it’s important… that they hang out together, doing things that are not just football based and this is a big part of it. I love just watching them being out here and having fun.”’
Bills Today: Two 2018 Bills UDFAs who shouldn’t be overlooked
‘Levi Wallace was another undrafted free agent that made the most of his opportunity in his first NFL season, and he took the league by storm in the Bills’ final seven games. Among the 69 NFL cornerbacks with 200 or more coverage snaps played in Weeks 10-17, Wallace ranked second in coverage grade (85.3) and first in yards allowed per coverage snap (0.45).’